Should you buy the new Molus G200X Light?

So far Zhiyun is pushing out some impressive lights with their Molus lineup, and the new G200x is no different. Not only priced competitively but also has some interesting features.
What are your thoughts?
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[@MikeMarrah]

Love that you're testing things that have real world applications. Yoke and mount strength, cable length, heat dissipation, etc. Watched half a dozen other videos before I found this one and most hadn't mentioned most of those things. Earned a sub!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you! I try to help folks out with what they need :D

[@JacobEttinger]

Thank you for mentioning the heat and cable length. You kept it simple and straight forward compared to other reviews. Might pick this light up! Thanks!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to help :D

[@northcoaststudios]

I just watched a review on this light yesterday. Well done, but with too much fluff. Four or five different dramatic lit angles in a row with no talking, but the light slowly rotating. Had to wait for the dramatic shots to end to get more info about it. I AM SO GLAD to see today YOUR review. No fluff. Here's what there is to know about it. Here's what your experience with it was like. Here's your thoughts on it. THANK GOD! Thank you for the way you do these reviews. Looking forward to the next one!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Very glad to hear you like my presentation style and overall review! :D

[@innocent81man]

Ever since I came upon your channel it has been for me an invaluable source of information about filmmaking in general and specifically for lighting! Like specially with the spectrometer readings you almost always provide your channel really stands out for giving a clear picture of the product you’re reviewing 👍🏼 I honestly don’t understand how your followers numbers doesn’t cross at least a couple hundred thousands😳! Specially with that gorgeous face you have 😊, Thanks miss for everything 👍🏼

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I love to hear how useful my videos have been, thanks for sharing! :D Some day the numbers will be up there! When I get discovered and all haha

[@loiccardenas3980]

Can't wait for Zhiyun's first proper 300w light! Love their innovation when it comes to designs, they might not have the reputation Aputure has but they're slowly getting there.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I like their designs as well, it's neat to see some cool things coming to the lighting world :D

[@AndresArosemena]

Great review! you are the first one I see mention how hot it gets at max mode and how loud the fan gets. Thanks for sharing all those "issues" and letting us know the pros and cons, specially in real world scenarios.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help!

[@NSW_XUZIA]

Super work as usual Heather 👌👌

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you! 😊

[@vonpotatostein]

Thanks for the review! Really interesting light!!! ANd YIKES with the rug it reminded me of Gaffer and Gear´s video on Safe Clothing in which he recommends wearing 100% cotton clothes and never ever use synthetic fabrics, he showed how in literally seconds an HMI was melting a tshirt hanging from a C stand (totally recommended video btw!)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yeah, super important to keep in mind! LED lights can still get hot enough to melt things

[@rw3452]

Another great video with super useful content!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to hear that!

[@erewhon42]

I have a Molus G60 and I really like it, but I've been looking to get something a little bit stronger. This looks interesting (especially with the max mode). I was also considering the 100X, so definitely looking forward to the comparison video of the two.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It'll hopefully be out tomorrow

[@candyartstv]

You’re the only reviewer who’s mentioned the heat.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help out!

[@JoeVazquezProductorMusical]

Girl, you did the best comparison. I have the G200 and the Amaran 150, and for some reason, I like the G200 vs the Amaran when I use 5600 or 6500K with the Glow difusser, obviously very portable but without V mount is the only cons I could found it too. Well I waiting that light but RGB version, maybe G200R? Have a good one.

[@DaddyDaughterMovieNight]

Great review. Definitely considering this light for my small set. And I just realized your watch band is grey! Is that a white balance/exposure hack?? Want!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Haha that would be a cool hack! It's actually a blue band, but with grading probably looks more grey :D

[@AfoteyAnnum]

That these things even exist is a strong, nigh irrefutable testament to how incredibly spoiled we are as content creators nowadays. What a great time to be into filmmaking!!!! Also, thank you for doing that strength test with the softbox. No one else reviewing this did that, and it's a legitimately important point for me in terms of purchase decision.

[@MyOwnProductions_]

I like the footprint of this! I think this would be great for Documentary settings, Especially if it had V or Gold Mount. Thankfully I have an EcoFlow River 288Whr model (Fun Fact: Godox VL300 at 100% will last 40 minutes and pulls 313 watts!)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Dang, that's some heavy pulling

[@tythebelieveguy4228]

Great review… Love the transparency. SN: I still want it 😂😂😂 Gonna be interesting to see Amaran’s response… Either way it’s a great time to be a film maker….

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad you enjoyed! :D

[@realm-lv]

BTW. Another great review Heather!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks so much!

[@nel-cam]

You’d think that with something designed so small, that a benefit of its size is that you could use it remotely outdoors. Huge miss with no V-Mount option but still ordered one because the price to power ratio seemed pretty good.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yeah that's true

[@hexotech5202]

am telling you the fact that you have to use it with main power still upsets me. have to get a power station for this

[@HaiNguyen-cn6xk]

Love your review! I am currently own a Nanlite FS-300B, and I find it hard to boom it because it is pretty heavy. G200 might be an answer for this, but still, I'm waiting for the next light from Zhiyun that has the same power with all the portable alterative power supply option. They probably name it X200.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Good point, it's possible they may

[@Ranger7Studios]

So you pulled a Dave Altizer. :) He actually burnt his winter coat with the X100 when he put it under his arm for a second. This IS a pretty powerful light, especially in that max mode. It held up pretty significantly to my Nanlite FS-300B. I love the form factor, but they seem pretty risky as far as setting things like your house or yourself on fire. Hopefully this will not come back to bite them. Like with any light fixture...Use caution kids.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

For sure. Gotta be smart if you're going to handle powerful lights :D

[@DavidMasschmann]

Heya (Really searched your name everywhere but didn't found it, seems intentional?) anyways hehe Loved the vídeo, as other already pointed out you talked about points other people haven't and that was nice! I've been thinking of doing some vídeos like this myself, but haven't been able to get up and actually do it and I know how hard all the steps can be and how much time consuming doing all of this is. Having only the best intentions here I'm going to mention a few things that I hope can help you make even better vídeos in the future! - You talked about the noise, but giving us an recording of maybe a dialog with it at a certain distance, something more like a real use scenario you know? - About the cable length since you talked about it being a tad short, you probably noticed it while using, maybe showing that happening in a stand or something would make a very nice clear image of how it could be for us in similar situations, using it in a C stand or something hanging above you/table etc (I guess you mentioned you have a C stand right? I my self didn't got to that point yet, they seem to be loved by everyone but they're kinda too big and expensive thus probably not a great fit for me yet....) Now a legitimate question: In the outside demo clip with the light. Did your ND filter got to its limit? Couldn't you get it darked and made the light brighter to make a correctly exposed background and subject? All ready watched a bunch of your videos and loved it. hope you keep only getting better and getting us that sweet well done content! 🤟

[@kcc7163]

I also bought Zhiyun G200 recently, and found that there is a problem with the G200 Bowens mount. It cannot be installed with other brands of Bowens mount accessories, such as Godox VSA-36K and SMDV softbox, and can only barely fit the original reflector. Have you encountered this problem? Can you fit your Zhiyun G200 with Godox VSA-36k spotlight mount? Remember you did the review of godox spotlight mount

[@LukeFlegg]

Great review. Disagree on cable length; much better to have short cable like this so it's light and compact. Very easy to get a small, cheap extension cable, as long as you like. Would've been great to hear the volume of it next to you speaking at different brightness levels

[@zeeshandhanani]

Can you please check if the G200 works with the Godox VSA-36K spotlight mount? Thanks!

[@Maxiixam20]

In the comparison with the Amaran 60d at 6:52 - The image on the left (Amaran 60d) has a lot more detail than the image on the right (Molus G200x) - Is this due to the quality of the light or something else? Also would you recommend the Amaran 60d over the Molus 200x for a portable but high quality light?

[@mfluder15]

I’m glad it was only “mild inner rage”. :D Zhiyun products have always impressed me with their quality.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Same here! :D Good to see you here in the comments

[@__-yp5bx]

@@FellowFilmmakerI liked the stress test implementation.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Haha thanks! It got good feedback the last time I did it :D

[@__-yp5bx]

@@FellowFilmmaker another thing…… why is there a fan on a control unit ?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

This helps keep some of the heat off the light head. It's pretty common on brighter lights like this. Most all lights have it after about 200w and up

[@GeologyDude]

Obviously it’s great because it is compact. So awesome! But a loud fan is not desirable at all. Having a hot iron-like surface is bad too. I’ve heard that cheaper portable LED lights can degrade in light accuracy, if they get too hot (don’t use them at 100%). I’d worry about this happening to this very hot light too.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

right, this only applies if you use it for long hours at 100%. And the really loud fan is in Max mode mostly. I imagine with firmware updates itll only get better anyway :D

[@GeologyDude]

@@FellowFilmmaker if I buy a new light, it would be one of those fan-less models. It’s so nice not to worry about the noise

[@YuiSenpai]

interesting. gonna watch the vs video right away!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@CineWorldvfx]

Good content!!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Appreciate it!

[@realm-lv]

It's funny that you are reviewing a Zhiyun light because I received a dealer application today. I'm not sure if I want to move in their direction. I love the innovation but they also seem to have quite a few quirks. What do you think about their products?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I've enjoyed what they are creating. Seems innovative in some regards, like in design. I think their products are good and have the chance to really move up and give some competition.

[@realm-lv]

@@FellowFilmmaker Thanks Heather. I think I will fill out their application. You're a great help.

[@KeatsIT]

Thanks for the review. Planning on buying two of these. The outside shot made no sense tho lol, background was blown out and ... Why use a lantern in the open, it's all wasted light xD

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Hope you enjoy the light

[@filterfivepro]

How loud is the fan? I would have loved to hear it during your on-camera segments so we can hear it during an interview setting.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yeah I didn't due to in the past people complaining it wasn't necessary

[@misteral1083]

@@FellowFilmmaker FWIW, people are stupid. It would have been a very valuable inclusion. I'd say it's an important factor for any light, but doubly so when you have mentioned that fan noise can be an issue in boost mode. Excellent review though - covered pretty much every angle of this light, and not one wasted second. Really solid presenting too. As someone else said, I'm especially grateful for the lux/lumens values.

[@xonx209]

Being low profile means it cannot house a large heat sink and therefore require more air movement, hence the louder fan noise.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks for sharing! :D

[@alexism4824]

Great review! do you know how much weights the light and the control box?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Not off the top of my head, but if I were to give it a guess, combined I'd say they weight 4lb or less

[@JasmineHuang-rt8vm]

Product Net Weight (without standard reflector) 2.209Kg ( from the User guide)

[@ammccormick]

I wish you would record some unedited audio to show how loud the fans are. It's hard to know whether how loud they are when you only say they''re loud, and don't show us! dB reading would be helpful too.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I used to in the past, but people complained it wasn't needed or useful, so I stopped

[@stephenjeyakumar26]

What powerbank you use for outdoor? How much is the capacity and how long it can light up?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

300w Jackery power bank

[@andrew_aden]

how i can make it to location?

[@1995media1]

what power bank do you use please? and can you please send a link to the bank?

[@BrandonLuckain]

Great review! Can the handle/mount on the light be removed or is it permanently attached?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It's attached with hex screws, I imagine you could try to remove it

[@BrandonLuckain]

@@FellowFilmmaker that’s annoying, it would make for a much easier storage if the mound could be removed.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Oh well the handle portion could be disassembled, I tried that. But you still have the base stuck on there.

[@jaycstudiossg]

Thanks for the review, it helped me decide not to get it mainly cause I thought the controller unit was a battery pack! 😅

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help!

How loud is the fan at 100% (not max) ?

[@BryanMiraflor]

8:03 did you use a jackery external power supply generator thing to power the light?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yep I did

[@feryanariesta982]

Hi, may I know what’s the tube light on your right is? Have been looking for a really bright tubes

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It's a floor lamp I use, this one here is very similar: amzn.to/469Fr9H

[@nicholasee3220]

Hmm can the Godox SA-17 fit?

[@castielvargastv7931]

Hat does it mean it has a boost mode? Is it a 200 watt light or 300? Does it work with 300 watts for a limited time or is it usuable?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Its a 200w light with a 300w boost mode that does last quite awhile (haven't seen it turn off after even an hour of use).

[@theodorereid4406]

What external power solution did you use to power this light outside? Thanks!

[@JasmineHuang-rt8vm]

The G200 only supports using the original controller and AC Power Cable to power.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I used a Jackery power bank

[@JamesDBuzzard]

After seeing the burnt carpet idk if I can get this light 😬

[@LucasPimentel14]

Amazing! But can we power with v mount battery in any way?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You know I'm not sure. It's not a traditional plug, like other lights. There may some sort of adapter out there somewhere, but I'm not quite sure. There are batteries out there that are v-mount size with wall outlets on them, but they cost alot usually. The power bank I was using costs I think about $400 or so

[@JasmineHuang-rt8vm]

Nope, it cannot be powered with power bank or the v mount battery

[@lionbeatscobra]

Honestly was curious about space it takes in a camera bag. But ..with the controller its not really that helpful i guess.

[@3abdangry]

I already feel the heat will destroy the cob especially they closed the cob with glass that just makes it heat even more

[@chukschinukwue519]

What was the name of the generator you used for the light outside?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I was using the Jackery 300 here

[@chukschinukwue519]

@@FellowFilmmaker thank you

[@itsmeirfan1]

Hi, Does it run on battery, or does it have to have mains?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

No battery option on this light, so you'll have to run it off a generator of sorts

[@nightdonutstudio]

The comparison shot with 60d. The color of your jacket has notiable difference.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

haha yeah

[@dirtykraut]

I got hooked and angry because i got the x100, but after seening this im confused. This light makes no sense to me. Who is this for, and why you can only power it with powerstations on the got. Ac to dc to ac to dc? They turn loud, but are only used wired. Y in the world that route?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'm imaging it's designed for creators who either don't care about fans (product videos, slo mo, etc) or creators who have Ecoflow for on the go.

[@TheDarthShader]

How's the noise in 200W mode?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Not that bad really, quite reasonable

[@SebasSant87]

what top handle is that at 7:45 ?

[@Trevellian]

Looks like the Kondor Blue 'trigger pro' NATO handle.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

That is the Kondor Blue trigger handle. You can get it on its own or with the cage that I use on my 6k pro

[@FellowFilmmaker]

@qwestfusion555 Good eye!

[@IMDABROWN]

WAIT. You aren't wearing drab colors. I have to put this video on the big screen.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Haha, mixing it up!

[@pitikniianstreetvlog5308]

i will buy the YN200 instead because of the battery option

[@drmurugs-theeyedoc5554]

The app is so lousy . I prefer the Sidus link of Aputure . Otherwise brilliant light . Also the Molus 100 has a payload capacity limit to a soft box weight less than 1.3 kilos and 45 cm dia. Example aputure 4545. This is with the mount that comes with the molus combo no 2 and pro

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Sidus link is pretty awesome :D Hmm, I'll have to do some testing, thanks for the heads up

[@MARZILLI]

I get that everyone has to EAT but i’m surprised you recommend something that can MELT STUFF & cause FIRES with a fan that is that loud… Why bother? I can’t see how saving a few inches in size outweighs the lack of a batteey and MAX ‘fire’ mode? ❤

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It's common to have high temps in high output lights. I was simply adding warning so others are aware to keep that in mind if they aren't used to high output lights

[@eddiepedroza7593]

What’s the app called?

[@misteral1083]

ZY Vega

[@universemediallc]

I appreciate their effort, but this light is a failure IMO. However....YOU are a winner! You're beautiful, you have the sweetest spirit, and I see you brought the guns out for this video! 😂 Keep up the super solid work!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks for watching, glad you appreciate the work I'm doing :D

[@mecfc]

Ah, just got 300c Amaran, stick or go for this?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Totally different lights. The Amaran 300c is full color, this one is bi-color. So if you need full color stick with the Amaran. If you like the specs and features this G200 has to offer it's a great light. I've not used the 300c myself yet, so perhaps I'd have more to say if I had used that light

[@JonathanPalfrey]

Feel like this isn’t quite the innovation that the 100x is as it required the separate control box however still impressive output for the size, especially with the max mode.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Exactly my thoughts :D

[@gabriellorenzo6589]

300c is AMAZING

[@mecfc]

@@gabriellorenzo6589 really enjoying it!

[@jessestarks3128]

I won't buy this but it's interesting.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

:D sure is

[@masadi7729]

"mild inner range released" 😂😂

[@FellowFilmmaker]

:D haha yeah

[@XtianApi]

I am being paid, but it doesn't affect anything. No. I'm sorry, but it's simply not possible to be unbiased.

[@AH-rf1pt]

True. Also she puts hot lights on rugs and expects us to trust her reviews!

[@XtianApi]

@@AH-rf1ptlol

[@nightdonutstudio]

wow can melt a rug.. That is dangerous to touch.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yeah, when it's on its a bright light

[@brettalexander.studio]

Exciting product. Unfortunately, it needs portable power options (v-mount/gold mount), and some basic effects would also be nice (I'm thinking fire emulation in particular would be really nice)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Good point